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5 day extended forecast for King County

Thursday, Jan. 13, day

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Will omicron’s wave usher a new round of boosters? | UW Medicine

Are three shots enough or is fourth one needed?

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Leader of neo-Nazi group sentenced to 7 years for plot targeting journalists, advocates

Former Washington resident relocated to Texas after emergency order seizing his firearms

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

The forces behind our current COVID-induced inflation | Guest column

Recent inflation numbers have been quite high and at levels not seen for 40 years.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Electricity shortfalls and Toyota’s dose of reality | Brunell

When Toyota speaks, car buyers listen. Hopefully, our elected officials will as well.

Screenshot from a YouTube stream of the Jan. 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Northwest

Far too little fraud to make a difference in election, AP finds

This story has been republished with permission from the Associated Press.

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Opinion

What is Russell Wilson’s next move? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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News

Extended 5-day weather forecast for King County

Thursday, Jan. 6: High 42°, low 37°; 100 percent chance of rain.

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Opinion

When the snow finally melts | Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Up your mask game for the new year, expert says

A surgical mask provides the best protection against omicron

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Opinion

New Year’s Eve 2021 at the Space Needle … | Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

News

Extended weather forecast for South King County, Dec. 29 to Jan. 3

Here is the extended forecast for South King County from Dec. 29 to Jan. 3.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

The ‘year end’ elements of financial planning | Guest column

With the end of the year fast approaching, we remind clients that now is a good time to…

Sean Su (left), a first-generation Taiwanese American activist, was born to Taiwanese immigrants who escaped to the U.S. in the 1980s. Courtesy photo

Opinion

Understanding the Taiwanese perspective | Guest column

Being Asian in America is a complex experience primarily because the term “Asian” singularizes and organizes a cacophonic…

JoAnn Olson | Obituary

Obituaries

JoAnn Olson | Obituary

JoAnn Olson went to be with her Savior on November 1, 2021. She was born on November 21,…

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Opinion

This year, it’s not about what he steals … | Frank Shiers

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Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Our recovery hinges on people returning to work | Brunell

To “Build Back America,” people must return to work.

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Snow on Christmas Eve? | King County weather report Dec. 18-24

King County and the Puget Sound region could see snow by Christmas Eve, according to the National Weather…

2021 Toyota Corolla XSE

Life

Car review: 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Mazda CX-30 Crossover

Life

Car review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 Crossover

By Larry Lark, contributor